Models
PEG075EID
PEG112EID
PEG150EID
PEG187EID
PEG225EID
PEG262EID
PEG299EID
PEG-E
GAS-FIRED
STEAM BOILERS
INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL
PEGEID
Electronic
Intermittent
Ignition
Manufactured by:
ECR International, Inc.
An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company
2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica NY 13501
web site: www.ecrinternational.com
P/N# 240009937, Rev. B [05/2014]
DIMENSIONS
Figure 1- Dimensions
A
25"
Depth C
Safety
Relief
Valve
2" NPT
2" NPT
½"
NPT
Plug
16⅝"
2" NPT
B
2" NPT
29"
12⅜"
5½"
13½"
Floor
Table 1 - Physical Data
Models
075
112
150
187
225
262
299
Width (A)
10 7/8"
14 1/8"
17 3/8"
20 5/8"
23 7/8"
27 1/8"
30 3/8"
35 7/8"
Height (B)
Depth (C)
Gas
Connection
Size (G)
Flue Diameter
28 3/8"
28 3/8"
29 3/8"
30 3/8"
30 3/8"
30 3/8"
30 3/8"
½ NPT
½ NPT
½ NPT
¾ NPT
¾ NPT
¾ NPT
¾ NPT
5"
5"
6"
7"
7"
7"
7"
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BOILER RATINGS AND CAPACITIES
Table 2 Ratings and Capacities
Natural Gas & Propane (LP)
Boiler Model
Number
Input
MBH (1)
Heating
Capacity
MBH (1)
PEG075EID
75
PEG112EID
Net AHRI Rating (2)
Steam,
MBH
Steam,
Sq. Ft.
AFUE, %
No. of
Sections
Vent Pipe
Size
62
47
195
82.2
3
5"
112
93
70
292
82.4
4
5"
PEG150EID
150
125
94
391
82.6
5
6"
PEG187EID
187
156
117
488
82.8
6
7"
PEG225EID
225
188
141
587
83.0
7
7"
PEG262EID
262
219
164
685
83.2
8
7"
PEG299EID
299
250
188
782
83.4
9
7"
Heating Capacity and AFUE are based on DOE (Department of Energy) test procedures.
1. Input rating for sea level to 2,000 ft. above sea level. Altitudes over 2000 ft. above
sea level, reduce input rate 4% for every 1000 ft.
2. Net AHRI steam ratings shown are based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.333.
Consult manufacturer before selecting a boiler for installations having unusual piping
and pickup requirements, such as intermittent system operation, extensive piping
systems, etc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Important Safety Information........................ 5
Boiler is designed for use in closed heating systems where
all steam is returned as condensate and make-up water is
minimal. Boiler is not designed for or intended for use in
open systems using 100% make-up water.
Locating the Boiler....................................... 6
Hydronic Piping........................................... 8
Fresh Air for Combustion.............................12
Prior to Installation
Chimney and Vent Pipe Connection...............13
•Verify correct boiler for type of gas being used
natural or propane. See Rating Plate.
Vent Damper Operation...............................15
Gas Supply Piping.......................................16
•Verify boiler size and dimensions. See Figure 1 and
Table 1, page 2.
Electrical Wiring.........................................17
•Verify ratings and capacity data for natural gas. See
Table 2.
Operating Instructions.................................18
Operating Your Boiler..................................19
Installation Requirements
Checking and Adjusting...............................20
•Supply boiler with correct gas (natural or propane),
fresh air for combustion, and suitable electrical supply.
•Connect boiler to adequate venting and piping
systems.
•Provide boiler with properly located and adjusted
thermostat.
Installation of boiler in building under construction, use
precaution to insure clean combustion air supply during
construction process. Airborne particulate from construction
materials can clog burner ports and cause incomplete
combustion and sooting.
Complete all steps for safe and proper heating system
operation.
Start-up Cleaning.......................................22
General Maintenance..................................23
Troubleshooting..........................................24
Wire Diagrams...........................................25
Optional Hydronic Piping..............................28
KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR BOILER
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
GAS FIRED STEAM BOILERS
Check our website frequently for updates: www.ecrinternational.com
Information and specifications outlined in this manual in effect at the
time of printing of this manual. ECR International reserves the right to
discontinue, change specifications or system design at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation, whatsoever.
4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General
Installation shall conform to requirements of
authority having jurisdiction or in absence of such
requirements to the National Fuel Gas Code,
Boiler and venting installation shall be completed by
qualified agency.
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
! WARNING
Where required by authority having jurisdiction,
installation shall conform to Standard for Controls
and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers,
ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Controls can be added to make
this boiler CSD-1 compliant. Check with your local
codes for requirements.
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation and electrical shock
hazard. Improper installation could result in death
or serious injury. Read this manual and understand
all requirements before beginning installation.
Become familiar with symbols identifying potential
hazards.
Requirements for Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Boiler installation must conform to Commonwealth of
Massachusetts code 248 CMR which includes but is
not limited to installation by licensed plumber or gas
fitter.
This is the safety alert symbol. Symbol alerts you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
following this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
!
DANGER
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Installing or venting a boiler or any other gas
appliance with improper methods or materials could
result in death or serious injury due to fire or to
asphyxiation from poisonous gases such as carbon
monoxide which is odorless and invisible.
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
! CAUTION
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation hazard. Keep boiler
area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
NOTICE
Used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
Modification, substitution or elimination of factory
equipped, supplied or specified components could
result in death or serious injury.
5
LOCATING THE BOILER
Locating the Boiler
1. Select level location as centralized with piping system,
Figure 2 - Minimum Clearances To Combustible
Construction
6” (152mm)
and as near chimney as possible.
2. Place crated boiler at selected location. Remove all
crate material. Please recycle responsibly.
! WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not install boiler on combustible
flooring or carpeting. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
7”
(178mm)
3. Do not install boiler on carpeting. For installation
on non-combustible floors only. For installation on
combustible flooring, special base must be used. (See
Replacement Parts Manual.)
4. Use metal shims under boiler base legs for final leveling
if needed.
5. Install boiler in location that permits satisfactory
combustion of gas, proper venting, and maintenance
of ambient temperature at safe limits under normal
conditions of use. Boiler location should not interfere
with proper circulation of air. Introduce outside air
if normal infiltration does not provide necessary
air.“Fresh Air for Combustion” on page 12.
6. Notify owner to keep air passages free of obstruction.
Ventilating and combustion air must enter boiler room
without restrictions.
Table 3 Minimum Clearance Dimensions
Top
6"
Rear
6"
Control Side
7"
Opposite Side
6"
Front
Flue/Vent
Connector
Near Boiler Piping
Control Side
Rear
Boiler
Opposite Side
View from top
of boiler
6”
(152mm)
Front
ALCOVE
Figure 3 - Draft Hood Installation
Screw
Alcove
6"
1/2"
7. Install boiler so automatic gas ignition system
components are protected from water (dripping,
spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance operation and
service.
Draft Hood
Draft Hood Installation
! WARNING
Asphyxiation, carbon monoxide hazard. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in improper
combustion and possible leakage of combustion
products into the living space.
Top and side panels not shown for clarity.
1. Slide draft hood over flue collector.
2. Through holes in jacket top, secure with 1 or 2 screws,
Follow directions given in Figure 3. Attach draft diverter,
and blocked vent switch. Mount vent damper. See
"Connecting Vent Damper and Vent Connector" page 13.
See Wiring Diagrams pages 26 and 27.
based on boiler size.
6
LOCATING THE BOILER
!
DANGER
Figure 4 - Pressuretrol Assemly
Burn, scald hazard. Pressuretrol must be installed
by a qualified service agency in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, all applicable codes and
requirements of authority having jurisdiction. Failure to
follow the information in these instructions exactly will
result in death or serious injury. Qualified service agency
is responsible for proper installation.
A
Pressuretrol Assembly
Installation Instructions: See Figure 4.
1. Attach pressuretrol assembly (A) to site glass
assembly, using proper pipe sealant.
2. Remove pressuretrol cover.
3. Route wire harness through black plastic bushing (B).
4. Attach two wires. Wires are not polarity sensitive, can
place on either terminal.
5. Replace pressuretrol cover.
B
7
HYDRONIC PIPING
!
WARNING
Burn or Scald Hazard. Discharge line shall be installed to relief valve outlet connection to avoid burns,
scalding, or water damage due to discharge of steam and/or hot water during operation.
Discharge line shall:
•Connect to safety valve outlet. Piped down to safe point of disposal. Check local codes for maximum
distance from floor or allowable safe point of discharge.
•Pipe size be of equal to or greater than of safety valve outlet over entire length of discharge line.
•Have no intervening shutoff valve between safety valve and discharge to atmosphere. Do not plug or
place any obstruction in discharge line.
•Terminate freely to atmosphere where any discharge will be clearly visible and at no risk of freezing.
•Allow complete drainage of valve and discharge line.
•Install safety valve with spindle in vertical position.
•Do not install shutoff valve between boiler and safety valve.
•Support safety valve discharge piping.
•Be short and straight as possible.
•Terminate with plain end, not threaded.
•Constructed of material suitable for exposure to temperatures of 375° F (191°C); or greater.
Refer to local codes and appropriate ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for additional installation
requirements.
Figure 5 - Safety Valve
Safety Valve
Discharge
Piping
Check local codes
for maximum
distance from
floor or other
allowable safe
point of discharge
6" Above Floor
8
HYDRONIC PIPING
5. Recommended near boiler piping for gravity return
Consider near boiler piping as part of the boiler for proper
water level control and to produce dry steam.
systems is shown in Figure 8 page 11. For gravity return
systems, bottom of lowest steam carrying pipe, dry
return or end of steam main, must be at least 28” above
normal water level line on left side of boiler.
6. Equip all boilers in gravity return systems with Hartford
Loop as shown in Figure 6a and 6b page 10.
7. Piping vertical risers from boiler to header, risers must
be minimum of 24" high above water line.
Correct near boiler piping is crucial to proper operation of
boiler and heating system.
Follow these recommendations carefully.
1. Place boiler in selected location as near chimney as
possible.
2. Install safety valve. Figure 5 and Warning on Page 8.
•Install union, if used, close to safety valve outlet.
8. Steam riser(s) and header shall be 2" pipe.
•Install elbows close to safety valve outlet and
downstream of union (if used).
9. Equalizer line shall be minimum 1-1/2" pipe size.
10. Near boiler piping shall include 2" tee with female
3. Boiler is equipped with two 2" supply connections and
adapter and cap located on supply line as shown for
skimming (i.e. surface blow-down).
11. For pumped return systems, follow condensate pump
or boiler feed pump manufacturer’s instructions for
proper installation and hookup. See Table 4 and Figure
7 page 11.
12. Connecting cold water supply to water inlet valve,
verify clean water supply is available. When water
supply is from well or pump, install sand strainer at
pump.
two 2" return connections, one each on both left and
right sides of boiler. Plug unused connections with
furnished 2" plug and 2 x ¾ " bushing for drain valve.
4. When using both supply tappings to pipe system as
shown in Figure 6b , Page 10.
•Fit headers with header offsets, swing joints, or equip
with expansion joints, so thermal expansion and
contraction of header does not damage boiler. Do not
weld headers.
•Place system takeoffs from header between equalizer
and riser to header nearest equalizer. System takeoffs
must never be between two risers. If steam main goes
in two directions, place two takeoffs from header, one
for each main.
Table 4 - Steam Flow Rates (Gross)
9
Sections
Flow Rates LBS/HR
3
63.4 LBS/HR
4
94.7 LBS/HR
5
126.8 LBS/HR
6
158.1 LBS/HR
7
190.2 LBS/HR
8
221.5 LBS/HR
9
252.8 LBS/HR
HYDRONIC PIPING
Figure 6a - Recommended Near Boiler Piping Using One Supply Tapping
Main Vent
Sections
Risers
Headers
Equalizers
3
2"
2"
1½
4
2"
2"
1½
Header
28"
24"
Cap To
Skimmer Tee
Water Line
2"
Hartford Loop
Close Nipple
24"
Equalizer 1½"
For Alternate Piping Configurations
Floor
See Page 28 and 29
Figure 6b - Recommended Near Boiler Piping Using Two Supply Tappings
Main Vent
Header
Sections
Risers
Headers
Equalizers
5
(2) 2"
2"
1½
6
(2) 2"
2"
1½
7
(2) 2"
2½"
1½
8
(2) 2"
3
1½
9
(2) 2"
3
1½
28"
Cap To
Skimmer Tee
24"
Hartford Loop
Water Line
2"
Close Nipple
Equalizer 1½"
24"
For Alternate Piping Configurations
Floor
See Pages 28 and 29
10
HYDRONIC PIPING
Figure 7 - Recommended Near Boiler Piping For Pumped Return Systems
Figure 8 - Recommended Near Boiler Piping For Gravity Return Systems
11
FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION
! WARNING
C. Refer to National Fuel Gas Code for opening
requirements between connected indoor spaces.
Air openings to combustion area must not be
obstructed. Follow instructions below, to maintain
adequate combustion air
•All Outdoor Air. Provide permanent opening(s)
communicating directly or by ducts with outdoors.
A. Two Permanent Opening Method. Provide opening
commencing within 12 inches of top and second
opening commencing within 12 inches of bottom of
enclosure.
Provide combustion air and ventilation air in accordance
with the section “Air for Combustion and Ventilation,” of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, or
applicable provisions of local building codes.
Provide make-up air where exhaust fans, clothes dryers,
and kitchen ventilation equipment interfere with proper
operation.
Direct communication with outdoors or
communicating through vertical ducts. Provide
minimum free area of 1 in² per 4 Mbh of total
input rating of all appliances in enclosure.
National Fuel Gas Code recognizes several methods
of obtaining adequate ventilation and combustion air.
Requirements of the authority having jurisdiction may
override these methods.
Communicating through horizontal ducts.
Provide minimum free area of 1 in² per 2
Mbh of total input rating of all appliances in
enclosure.
•Engineered Installations. Must be approved by authority
having jurisdiction.
B. One Permanent Opening Method. Provide opening
commencing within 12 inches of top of enclosure.
Provide minimum clearance of 1 inch on sides/back
and 6 inches on front of boiler (does not supersede
clearance to combustible materials).
•Mechanical Air Supply. Provide minimum of 0.35
cfm per Mbh for all appliances located within space.
Additional requirements where exhaust fans installed.
Interlock each appliance to mechanical air supply
system to prevent main burner operation when
mechanical air supply system not operating.
C. Refer to National Fuel Gas Code for additional
requirements for louvers, grilles, screens and air
ducts.
•All Indoor Air. Calculate minimum volume for all
appliances in space. Use a different method if minimum
volume not available.
•Combination Indoor and Outdoor Air. Refer to National
Fuel Gas Code for application information.
A. Standard Method. See Table 5 for space with natural
gas boiler only. Use equation for multiple appliances
and/or propane.
Room Volume is greater than 50 cubic feet multiplied
by Total Input [Mbh]
B. Known Air Infiltration Rate. See Table 5 for
space with boiler only. Use equation for multiple
appliances. Do not use an air infiltration rate air
changes per hour (ACH) greater than 0.60.
Room volume is greater than 21 cubic feet divided by
ACH (air changes per hour) x Total Input [Mbh]
Table 5 - Minimum Room Volume, Indoor Air Only*
Known Air Infiltration Rate Method (Air Changes Per Hour)
Input Mbh
Standard
Method
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
75
3750
15750
7875
5250
3938
3150
2625
112.5
5625
23625
11813
7875
5906
4725
3938
150
7500
31500
15750
10500
7875
6300
5250
187
9350
39270
19635
13090
9818
7854
6545
225
11250
47250
23625
15750
11813
9450
7875
262.5
13125
55125
27563
18375
13781
11025
9188
299
14950
62790
31395
20930
15698
12558
10465
* Table values based on boiler only. Add volume for any additional appliances.
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CHIMNEY AND VENT PIPE CONNECTION
4. Boiler is equipped with factory wired harness that plugs
! WARNING
into vent damper. Connect thermostat to orange and
white wires marked 24 volt thermostat on boiler.
5. Vent pipe must be same size as flue outlet collar.
6. Slope pipe up from boiler to chimney not less than 1/4”
per foot.
7. Run pipe as directly as possible with as few elbows as
possible.
8. Do not connect to fireplace flue.
9. End of vent pipe must be flush with inside face of
chimney flue.
10. Horizontal run should not be longer than 3/4 the
chimney height (HT). See Figure 9 page 14.
Installing or venting a boiler or any other gas
appliance with improper methods or materials could
result in death or serious injury due to fire or to
asphyxiation from poisonous gases such as carbon
monoxide which is odorless and invisible.
Boiler and venting installations shall be performed
in accordance with "Venting of Equipment", of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or
applicable provisions of the local building codes.
Chimney Inspection
Chimney must be clean, right size, properly constructed
and in good condition.
Vent Pipe
• Fasten sections of vent pipe with 3 sheet metal screws
at each joint to make piping rigid.
• Support horizontal portions of vent system to prevent
sagging.
• Use stovepipe wires or metal strapping every 5’ to
support pipe from above.
• Vent pipe through crawl space, use double wall vent
pipe.
• Vent pipe passing through combustible wall or partition,
use ventilated metal thimble. Thimble should be 4"
larger in diameter than vent pipe.
Installation must conform to requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction or, in absence of such requirements, to
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. See
Figure 9, page 14.
Connecting Vent Damper and Vent Connector
Vent or vent connector shall be Type B or metal pipe
having resistance to heat and corrosion not less than that
of galvanized sheet steel not less than No. 26 gauge. See
Table 1 for size of vent (flue opening).
1. Position furnished vent damper on top of flue outlet
NOTICE
collar. Fasten damper securely to flue outlet collar with
sheet metal screws.
•Verify 1/2 square inch (approximately 3/4" diameter)
hole in damper blade is plugged using plug supplied
with vent damper.
Minimum Vent Pipe Clearance - Wood and other
combustible materials must not be closer than 6”
from any surface of single wall metal vent pipe.
Listed Type B vent pipe or other listed venting
systems shall be installed in accordance with their
listing.
•Verify damper blade has clearance to operate inside
of diverter.
•Do not modify draft diverter or vent damper.
Removing Existing Boiler from Common Venting
System
2. Install vent damper to service only single boiler for
which it is intended.
•Damper position indicator shall be in visible location
following installation.
When an existing boiler is removed from a common
venting system, the common venting system is likely to be
too large for proper venting of the appliances remaining
connected to it.
At the time of removal of an existing boiler, the following
steps shall be followed with each appliance remaining
connected to the common venting system placed in
operation, while the other appliances remaining connected
to the common venting system are not in operation.
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting
system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage or
restriction, leakage, corrosion and other deficiencies
which could cause an unsafe condition.
•Locate damper so it is accessible for servicing.
Optional - damper may be installed in horizontal or
vertical position as close to flue outlet as possible.
•Horizontal installations. See Figure 10, page 15.
•Alternate installations see steps below. See Figure 11
page 15.
A. Do not install vent damper on vent pipe curve.
B. Do not run wires near high temperature surfaces.
Use stand-off brackets if necessary.
3. Damper must be in open position when appliance main
burners are operating.
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CHIMNEY AND VENT PIPE CONNECTION
3. Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and
4.
5.
6.
7.
windows and all doors between the space in which the
appliances remaining connected to the common venting
system are located and other spaces of the building.
Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not connected
to the common venting system. Turn on any exhaust
fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so
they will operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a
summer exhaust fan. Close fireplace dampers.
Place in operation the appliance being inspected. Follow
the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat so appliance
will operate continuously.
Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after
5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of
a match or candle, or smoke from a cigarette, cigar or
pipe.
After it has been determined that each appliance
remaining connected to the common venting system
properly vents when tested as outlined above, return
doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and
any other gas-burning appliance to their previous
conditions of use.
Any improper operation of the common venting system
should be corrected so the installation conforms with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
When resizing any portion of the common venting
system, the common venting system should be resized
to approach the minimum size as determined using the
appropriate tables in Chapter 13 of the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by natural
draft shall not be connected into any portion of
mechanical draft systems operating under positive
pressure.
14
Figure 9 - Typical Masonry Chimney Requirements
2 FT (610mm)
MIN.
3 FT (914mm)
MIN.
VENT DAMPER OPERATION
Check vent damper and all flue product carrying
areas of boiler annually for deterioration from
corrosion or other sources. If you see corrosion or
other deterioration, contact your service agent for
repairs.
Check vent damper operation as follows:
1. When boiler is off, check vent damper positions
indicator points to closed position. See Figure 12.
2. Turn thermostat or controller up to call for heat and
check vent damper indicator points to open position
See Figure 12.
3. Turn thermostat or controller down again and check
damper position indicator returns to closed position.
4. Return thermostat to desired position.
Figure 10 - Horizontal Installation
Horizontal Installation
Flow
NO
YES
To BoilerVent Damper
To
Chimney
Vent Damper
Flow
! WARNING
Actuator may
be installer in
any position.
To Boiler
Asphyxiation or burn hazard. Improper operation of
vent damper may result in serious injury or death
due to fire or to asphyxiation from poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide which is odorless and
invisible.
NO
Install vent damper
with actuator to sides
of vent only. Do not
mount above or below
vent.
To
Chimney
Inspect vent damper at least once a year by
trained service technician.
YES
Figure 11 - Alternate Vent Damper Installation
Caution: Do not
install Vent Damper
within 6" (152mm)
of combustible
material
Manual Operation of Vent Damper
• Place vent damper in open position to permit burner
operation by using “HOLD DAMPER OPEN” switch,
located on damper controller.
Do Not
Install
Here
Install Damper Here
• Thermostat controls burner firing as before, while
damper remains open.
• DO NOT turn damper open manually, motor damage
will result.
• Set switch to “AUTOMATIC OPERATION” to close vent
damper during burner off cycle.
• For further information, and for vent damper
troubleshooting guide, refer to manual packaged with
vent damper.
Chimney
Boiler
Water Heater
Figure 12 - Vent Damper Position Indicator
ROTATION
OPEN
CLOSED
Damper Closed
Flue Gas Flow
ROTATION
OPEN
CLOSED
Flue Gas
Flow
Damper Open
Showing Open and Closed Positions
15
GAS SUPPLY PIPING
! CAUTION
!
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
Fire Hazard. Do not use matches, candles, open
flames, or other methods providing ignition source.
Failure to comply will result in death or serious
injury.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow gas supplier’s
instructions.
Leak Check Gas Piping
Pressure test boiler and gas connection before placing
boiler in operation. Avoid excessive pressure that could
damage pressure regulators, valves, or meters.
•Pressure test at 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) or less. Isolate
boiler from gas supply system by closing manual gas
shutoff valve.
•Locate leakage using gas detector, noncorrosive
detection fluid, or other leak detection method
acceptable to authority having jurisdiction. Do not
use matches, candles, open flames, or other methods
providing ignition source.
•Correct leaks immediately and retest.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
General
•Use piping materials and joining methods acceptable
to authority having jurisdiction. In absence of such
requirements National Fuel gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
•Size and install gas piping system to provide sufficient
gas supply to meet maximum input at not less than
minimum supply pressure. See Table 6.
Table 6
Natural Gas
Propane
Min. Supply Pressure
5" w/c
11" w/c
Max. Supply Pressure
13.5" w/c
13.5" w/c
Manifold Pressure
3.5" w/c
10.5" w/c
DANGER
Figure 13 - Gas Piping At Boiler
•Support piping with hooks straps, bands, brackets,
hangers, or building structure components to prevent or
dampen excessive vibrations and prevent strain on gas
connection. Gas valve will not support piping weight.
•Use thread (joint) compound (pipe dope) suitable for
natural and liquefied petroleum gas.
•Install field sourced manual main shutoff valve, ground
joint union, and sediment trap upstream of gas valve.
See Figure 13.
Manifold
Automatic
Gas Valve
Ground
Joint
Union
Propane Installation
! WARNING
Fire, explosion, asphyxiation hazard. Verify boiler
is equipped with propane gas orifices and gas valve
is configured for propane. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death.
Floor Line
•Connections by licensed propane dealer only.
•Use two stage regulator provided by propane
supplier.
•Have propane supplier check piping.
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3” Minimum
Sediment
Trap
ELECTRICAL WIRING
! WARNING
Thermostat Installation
1. Install thermostat on inside wall per manufacturer's
Electrical shock hazard. Turn OFF electrical power
supply at service panel before making electrical
connections. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
instructions.
2. NEVER install thermostat on outside wall.
3. Do not install thermostat where it will be affected by
drafts, hot or cold pipes, sunlight, lighting fixtures,
televisions, fireplace, or chimney.
NOTICE
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after
servicing.
4. Check thermostat operation by raising and lowering
thermostat setting as required to start and stop
burners.
5. Instructions for final adjustment of thermostat see
manufacturer's instructions.
Electric Power Supply
Electrically bond boiler to ground in accordance with
requirements of authority having jurisdiction. Refer to
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Electronic Thermostats
A. Some electronic thermostats may lose their
memory or shut down. With probe type low water
cutoff, this may occur each time low water cutoff
detects low water condition. If this is the case, an
isolation relay is required for thermostat circuit.
See Figure 17 page 25.
B. Some electronic thermostats are not acceptable
for use with steam systems, check manufacturer
suggested use.
Line Voltage Connections
A. Provide individual 120V, 15 amp circuit
(recommended) with fused disconnect or service
switch as required by authority having jurisdiction.
B. Locate a shut-off switch at the boiler.
C. Connect 120V electrical supply to primary leads on
24 volt transformer. Securely fasten with wire nuts.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For Your Safety Read Before Operating
1. STOP! Read the safety information on this page.
! WARNING
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the
pilot by hand.
Figure 14 - Gas Valve
•This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights burner. Do NOT try to
light this burner by hand.
•Before operating smell all around appliance area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle to the
floor.
•Use only your hand to turn the gas shutoff
valve. Never use tools. If valve will not turn
by hand, do not try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in fire or explosion.
GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN
IN "ON" POSITION
•Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect appliance and to
replace any part of control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
5. Remove front panel.
6. Rotate the gas control knob clockwise
to“OFF”.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell
for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on this page
If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
! CAUTION
8. Rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
to “ON.”
9. Replace front panel.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“To Turn Off Gas To Appliance” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is
to be performed.
3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to
“OFF” Do not force.
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OPERATING YOUR BOILER
! WARNING
Thermostat
A. Set thermostat to desired room temperature.
B. Set thermostat to lower setting if heat is not
required
C. System is self-checking. If failure of any component
system will not operate or will go into safety
lockout.
D. On call for heat, each component must function
properly to permit operation.
E. Turn thermostat to lowest setting for one minute
and back to normal setting to reset on safety
lockout.
Burn Hazard. Never run water into a hot empty
boiler. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Filling System With Water
Steam heating systems boiler is partially filled with water.
Fill boiler to correct level for proper system operation.
Correct water level is about halfway up glass water level
gauge as marked on boiler jacket.
1. Close boiler drain valve.
2. Open valves at top and bottom of glass water level
gauge.
3. Open fill valve. Allow water to run into boiler.
4. Continue to fill boiler until water reaches indicated
water line about halfway up glass gauge.
Water Level
• Normal water level is 24" above the floor as shown on
left side of boiler.
• Determine water level when boiler is off and cold, when
all water in the system is inside the boiler and return
piping below water line, and everything above water
line is air, no steam.
• When boiler is making steam, water level drops two to
three inches below normal water line.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Adjust Pilot Burner
Figure 15 - Pilot Burner
Pilot flame should surround 3/8” to 1/2” of pilot sensor. See
Figure 15.
To adjust Flame.
1. Remove screw cover over pilot adjusting screw. See
Figure 14.
2. Insert small screwdriver and adjust flame as needed.
Turn screw counterclockwise to increase flame, clockwise to decrease.
3. Replace screw cover over pilot adjusting screw.
Main Burners
• Main burners do not require primary air adjustment and
are not equipped with primary air shutters.
• Main burner flames form sharp blue inner cones in
softer blue outer mantel, with no yellow. Remain still
when observing main burner flames.
• Check main burner orifices, burner throat and flame
ports for dust and lint obstruction if flame appearance
is not correct.
• Remove rollout shield if necessary to observe main
burner flames. See Figure 16.
Figure 16 - Main Burner
• Replace rollout shield after observation.
Gas Valve Safety Shutdown Test
1. Test ignition system safety shutoff device after placing
boiler in operation.
2. Boilers equipped with intermittent ignition, with
main burners firing, disconnect ignition cable from
intermittent pilot control box. Gas valve will shut off
main burners.
3. TURN OFF ELECTRIC POWER to boiler before
reconnecting ignition cable, to prevent electric shock.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Adjust Steam Pressure Control
Checking Controls
• Steam pressure limit control (pressuretrol) shuts
off gas to main burners when steam pressure in
boiler reaches cut-off setpoint (i.e. sum of cut-in and
differential setpoints).
Low Water Cut-Off
A. Turn off power to boiler or turn thermostat down to
lowest setting.
B. Drain water to below visible bottom of water gauge
glass. Turn power on and turn thermostat to call for
heat.
C. Gas valve opens for approximately 15 seconds
(time delay on probe type LWCO), gas valve will
close and red indicator illuminates on LWCO.
D. When water is restored, it waits 30 seconds before
reactivating burner circuit.
• Burners refire when steam pressure drops to cut-in
setpoint.
• System pressure requirements are based on size and
condition of pipes, and load.
• Cut-in setting of pressuretrol should never be less than
twice system pressure drop for good system operation.
A. In typical single family residence with clean onepipe heating system and cast iron radiation, cut-in
is usually set at minimum setting, i.e. 1/2 psi.
Boiler Equipped With Optional VXT-24 Water Feeder
E. Continue thermostat call for heat after low water
cut off recognizes low water condition.
F. One minute time delay, water feeder starts feeding
water to boiler.
G. Feeder feeds for one minute, and then goes into
another one minute waiting period.
H. Cycle of alternately waiting and feeding will repeat
until the water level in boiler rises and makes
contact with probe, satisfying water feeder and
igniting burners.
• Steam radiation is sized based on square feet of
equivalent direct radiation (EDR). This is based on
steam pressure in the radiator of just less than 2 psi.
• Set differential adjustment at 1 psi, i.e. steam pressure
required in radiators. Results in cut-off setpoint of 1½
psi.
• Larger systems or other types of systems such as two
pipe systems, or systems with convectors or fan coil
units, pressuretrol settings need to be determined on
system-by-system basis.
•In either case, one and two inches of water should
be visible in glass gauge when both water feeder is
satisfied, and burners are allowed to ignite.
• Cut-in setpoint is determined by system pressure drop
to furthest radiator or terminal unit. Double system
pressure drop as safety factor, resulting in the rule
cut-in setting should never be less than twice system
pressure drop.
•Time delays in feed cycles are designed to prevent
boiler from flooding due to slow return lines.
•To check pressure limit, run boiler until pressure
reaches system demand. Turn pressure screw and drop
pressure setting until boiler shuts down. This shows the
pressure limit is operating properly.
• Differential setpoint is steam pressure required at
terminal heating units.
Boiler will now operate in correct pressure range. It
maintains enough steam pressure to send steam out to
furthest radiator, and not go over optimum steam pressure
required at the radiators.
•Refer to control manufacturer’s instructions for more
information.
Check Thermostat Operation
Thermostat set above temperature indicated on
thermometer, boiler should ignite.
Verify thermostat turns boiler off when room temperature
reaches selected setting and starts boiler operating when
room temperature falls few degrees.
Set thermostat for desired temperature. Conditions in your
home and location of thermostat will govern this setting.
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START-UP CLEANING
! WARNING
7. Following final blow-down, allow boiler to cool.
•Add fresh water slowly up to normal water line.
Following service procedures must be performed
by qualified service agent. Boiler owner shall not
attempt these steps. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
•Start burners.
•Maintain at least 180°F for 15 minutes to remove
dissolved gasses from fresh water.
•Shut off burners.
It is very important to clean a new steam boiler after it has
been installed and put into continuous operation.
This must be done to remove any accumulation of oil,
grease, sludge, etc., that may have be present in system.
These substances may cause boiler water to foam and
surge, producing an unsteady water line, throwing
water into steam header, and possibly preventing steam
generation.
Follow skimming and blow-down steps in order to remove
contaminants.
8. Allow system to operate for one week to give majority
of system dirt a chance to work its way back to boiler.
•Check water in gauge glass. Gauge glass should be
dry above water line.
•Water line should not bounce more than one inch
when boiler is steaming.
•If you see water droplets carrying over from top of
gauge glass, or excessive bouncing of water line,
boiler needs further cleaning.
•Take water sample and boil it on stove to see if it
foams. If it does, this indicates boiler needs to be
cleaned.
Skimming and Blow-down
! WARNING
Burn Scald Hazard. Water temperatures in excess
of 125°F. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Clean water with no additives is essential to proper
operation of your boiler and heating system. Boiler
cleaners and chemical cleaning, if used and not
rinsed properly, may be harmful to the system.
New boilers must be skimmed at time of installation to
remove threading oil and other impurities that float on
surface of water.
1. Remove cap from skimmer female adapter tee and pipe
to floor drain or bucket. See Figures 6a and 6b page
10. Raise water level to skimmer tapping.
2. Fire burners to maintain water temperature of 180200°F.
3. Feed water to boiler to maintain water level. Adjust
water feed rate to maintain continuous flow of 1 gallon
per minute. Do not allow boiler to steam.
4. Continue skimming until water runs clear. This may
take several hours.
5. Drain boiler completely to remove any foreign material.
6. Fill boiler to water line.
•Fire burners, allow normal steam pressure to build
up.
If cleaning is necessary, repeat skimming and blow-down
procedure above. A long skim will be all you need to clean
the boiler.
In more troublesome cases it may be desirable to flush the
system while, in very extreme cases, it may be necessary
to chemically clean and flush heating system.
Consult boiler manufacturer before introducing any
chemicals into boiler.
Check water level frequently. Be sure top and bottom
valves on gauge are always open so actual water level is
shown at all times.
•Run connection from boiler drain valve to safe
discharge point outside.
•Shut off gas burners, open drain valve, allow all of
water in boiler to drain out.
•Close drain valve.
•Allow boiler to cool, slowly refill boiler to water line.
•Repeat this step as many times as necessary until
blow-down water is clear.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Low Water Cut-Off
Boiler Water Treatment Other Than Cleaners
Low Water Cut-Off interrupts electrical current to burner
when water line in boiler drops to low level.
Check Low Water Cut-Off monthly to verify it is providing
proper protection. See “Checking and Adjusting” on page
21.
Remove Low Water Cut-Off probes beginning of each
heating season for inspection and cleaning. More cleaning
may be required on boilers requiring frequent additions of
make up water.
In steam systems where system is tight, free from leaks,
and all steam is returned to boiler as condensate, amount
of make up water is small. Water treatment is generally not
required.
In steam systems with less than 90% of steam being
returned as condensate, or with very hard or corrosive
make up water, treatment may be desirable. Follow
recommendations of your local boiler water treatment
specialist.
Boiler Flue Passages and Burners
Foaming, Priming, or Surging
These terms are used to describe fluctuating water line when water leaves boiler with steam. It is caused by any
combination of following:
1. Threading oil and organic matter in boiler water. Follow
instructions under “Start-up Cleaning.”
2. Faulty quick vents that do not release air until sizeable
pressure is built up - if old style, replace - if dirty, clean
until you can easily blow through valve.
3. Adjustment of steam limit control to wide differential
increases difficulty if quick vents are old style, slowreleasing type or dirty. Always set steam limit control
differential as low as possible.
4. Soap and chemicals in boiler water cause extreme
surging. Boiler cleaners and chemical cleaning additives
are not recommended. If used and not rinsed properly,
may be harmful to the system.
Beginning of heating season visually check pilot and main
burner flames. See page 20.
Recommend you have flue passages, burner adjustment,
and operation of controls checked once each year by
trained Service Technician.
Before start of each season or whenever system has been
shut down for some time, check system, boiler and vent
pipe for leaks.
Vent Pipe
Check vent piping at lease once a season. Verify vent pipe
connections to chimney are secure and no obstructions
are present. If vent piping shows sign of leaking, replace it
immediately.
Safety Valve
See Manufacturer's Instructions.
Cleaning Boiler Flue Passages and Burners
1. Remove burners, pilot, vent pipe, top and front jacket
panels. Remove hold-down nuts and bolts from flue
collector.
2. Use putty knife to cut through silicone. Lift flue collector
off boiler sections. Remove old silicone material.
3. Clean passageways between sections with flue brush.
Remove dirt from bottom of boiler and from between
sections by vacuuming.
4. Verify all flame ports in burners are open and clear.
Shake or blow out loose dirt in burners.
5. Apply generous bead of 400°F RTV silicone to four
mounting surface flanges of flue collector. Mount flue
collector on heat exchanger. Tighten nuts and bolts.
6. Seal front edge and four corners of flue collector to
heat exchanger with silicone sealant.
7. Use flashlight to verify there are no gaps in silicone
seal.
8. Install draft diverter, vent damper, vent pipe, and
jacket top and front cover.
9. Reassemble all parts.
10.Check tightness of pilot connections and condition of
burner flames after reassembly. See Figures 15 and 16.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
You may avoid inconvenience and service calls by checking these points before you call for service.
! CAUTION
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Symptom
System Not
Heating or Not
Giving Enough
Heat
Burner is Noisy
Possible Cause
What To Do
Thermostat is not set correctly
Reset thermostat above room temperature.
Thermostat not operating
Inspect and replace thermostat batteries, if necessary.
Contact service technician.
Burner is not operating properly
Inspect flame. If yellow, burner is not getting enough air. If
blue and noisy and seems to lift off burner, burner is getting
too much air. Contact service technician.
No electric power to boiler
Verify electric power supply circuit is “ON”. Contact your
service technician to verify over current protection.
Controls out of adjustment
Reset according to instructions.
Radiators not heating
Inspect steam air vents for proper operation. Contact
service technician to inspect for faulty steam traps.
Poor electrical contact
Contact your service technician to inspect all control
terminals and wire joints.
Chimney flue is blocked
Spill switch contacts open, requiring manual reset of spill
switch. Contact service technician to inspect and correct
chimney problem.
Vent damper not operating
Consult troubleshooting guide packaged with vent
damper. Gas input is incorrect
Contact service technician.
Not enough ventilation
Contact service technician.
Walls or Windows
Sweating
Chimney flue is blocked
Contact service technician to inspect and correct, if
necessary.
Safety valve
Dirt on seat
Contact service technician.
Leaking
HAVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN CHECK ANY PROBLEM YOU ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT.
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WIRE DIAGRAMS
Figure 17 - Isolation Relay Wiring For Steam Boilers With Probe Type Low Water Cut Off And Using An
Electronic Thermostat - Optional
Figure 18 - Water Feeder Connection - Optional
Optional water feeder connection.
•Connect feeder N to terminal 2.
•Connect feeder H to terminal 1.
•Connect "FEED" or "W" to terminal A.
•For water feeders with 2 leads, connect feeder
common to terminal 2 and feeder hot to terminal A.
Note: Use of a solenoid valve or McDonnell & Miller
Model 101A water feeder may cause flooding and is not
recommended for use with this low water cut-off.
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WIRE DIAGRAMS
(For full-sized Wire Diagrams, see Literature Envelope.)
Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Boilers With CG 400-2060 Probe Type Low Water Cut-Off
BLOCKED
VENT
SWITCH
BLK
WHT
PRESSURETROL
VENT DAMPER
BLK
WHT
CUT IN
BLK
9
8
.6
.5
YEL
.3
.1
KG/2
CM
PSI
DIFF
2
0.5
BRN
ORG
BLK
120V / 24V, 50VA
TRANSFORMER
G
C
WHT
G
N
L
BLK
RED
WHT
IGNITION MODULE
LWCO PROBE
MV
MV/PV
RED
PV
24V
GND
(BURNER)
24V
(GND)
WHT
SENSE
BLK
WHT
JP1
1
P1
P2
SPARK
A BURNER
FACTORY
INSTALLED
JUMPER
WHT
ORG
WHT
BLU
WHT
INSIDE BOILER JACKET
OUTSIDE BOILER JACKET
PROBE
JP2
BLK
BRN
BLK
LOW WATER
CUT OFF
2
R
R
120V AC FIELD
CONNECTIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
NEC / CEC AND LOCAL
CODES. USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY
YEL
C
PNK
BRN
IGNITOR
T
(W)
NEC CLASS 2
LOW VOLTAGE
FIELD SUPPLIED
THERMOSTAT
ROLL
OUT
SWITCH
GAS VALVE
PV
MV/PV
MV
WHT
T
(R)
BLK
BLU
RED
WHT
BLU
GRN
P/N: 240009879
Revision: A
If any of the original wire as supplied with this appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with type
105°C Thermoplastic wire or its equivalent.
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WIRE DIAGRAMS
(For full-sized Wire Diagrams, see Literature Envelope.)
Figure 20 - Ladder Diagram For Boilers With CG 400-2060 Probe Type Low Water Cut-Off
HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS PER NEC AND LOCAL CODES
L
N
120V / 24V, 50VA
TRANSFORMER
R
LOW WATER
CUT OFF
JP1-2
JP1-1
JP1-A
JP1-P1
JP1BURNER
PROBE
JP1-P2
JP2-2
JP2-1
JP2-3
C
NEC CLASS 2
LOW VOLTAGE
LOW WATER
CUT OFF PROBE
NOTE:
CONNECTOR POSITION 3 IS
LABELED 1 ON LWCO CIRCUIT
BOARD JP2 MOLEX CONNECTOR
VENT DAMPER
BLOCKED VENT
SWITCH
(R) T
PRESSURETROL
2
4
1
3
(W) T
THERMOSTAT
IGNITION MODULE
24V
24V
(GND)
MV
SPARK
MV/PV
SENSE
PV
GND
(BURNER)
GAS VALVE
PV
GND
MV/PV
MV
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SPARK
IGNITOR
ROLL OUT
SWITCH
OPTIONAL HYDRONIC PIPING
Figure 21 - Counter Flow Steam Systems
2" Pipe
Hartford Loop
28"
24"
Water Lin
48"
24"
Floor
Floor
28
OPTIONAL HYDRONIC PIPING
Figure 22 - Drop Header for True Swing Joint
28"
24"
ne
Water Line
Hartford Loop
24"
Floor
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OPTIONAL PIPING HYDRONIC PIPING
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Date
Service Performed
Company Name & Tech Initials
Company Address & Phone #
SERVICE RECORD
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UTICA BOILERS
2201 Dwyer Avenue
Utica NY 13501
web site: www.ecrinternational.com